Hollyland has revealed the 6th generation of the Lark Series microphones, the LARK M2S. Logo-free and tiny size, they blend seamlessly into your outfit whiledelivering superior audio recording. With a 30-hour battery life and a 300m wireless transmission range as well...
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Confidence Without the Monitor: Does Anyone Still Worship From Memory?
A quick YouTube search will reveal lots of “worship fail” moments. Lord knows I’ve witnessed and participated in many over the years. We all have a good chuckle and are thankful that whatever disaster generated 50,000 views didn’t occur on our watch. Stuff happens....
Tech the Halls with Last-Minute Fixes
Why does church A/V tech seem to break down right before the largest and most technically complex services of the year, Christmas services? Rather than write an article about it, I put together this little parody in honor of all of us who had to “Tech the halls with...
Elevating the Worship Experience at URCSA Atteridgeville
Established in 1946, the Uniting Reform Church in Southern Africa (URCSA) is committed to creating welcoming spaces where people can build community and grow spiritually. With a focus on meaningful worship experiences and outreach programs, URCSA recently expanded its...
Worship Facility Gear Report: In Ear Monitors
A great pair of in-ear monitors (IEMs) can be a revelation. In-ear monitors (also known as IEMs or in-ears) represent a special category of headphones commonly used by live performers, while traditional headphones deliver sound through earcups on the outer ear,...
How to Make New AV Gear for Your House of Worship More Affordable
As audio-visual (AV) equipment costs rise, many houses of worship are facing challenges in maintaining or upgrading their tech systems. Tech leaders are asking about audio visual equipment costs getting more expensive and how their church can afford new equipment?...
L-Acoustics L-ISA Technology Transforms Worship Experience at Westside Family Church
Since its founding in 1976, Westside Family Church, a Southern Baptist congregation in Lenexa, Kansas, has embraced change to best serve its community. The church’s growth story began in earnest during the late ’90s, when expanding attendance prompted several...
Valley Community Church Finds High Point in New Audio System
Over the past 55 years, Valley Community Church (VCC) in the East Bay suburb of Pleasanton, has focused a large measure of its ministry efforts on providing humanitarian aid and compassionate service to its neighbors. From feeding the hungry and helping the local...
Ultimate Support Systems Venue Mic Stand Now Available
Ultimate Support Systems’ new VMC-T-T Venue Mic Stand is now shipping.Designed in direct response to requests from venues, production companies and touring crews around the world, the stand brings Ultimate Support’s best-in-class design, construction and materials to...
Worship Facility Podcast: Leadership and Tech Teams
David Leuschner talks to Nicole Lucas, author of "Leadership Frameworks" about how leadership skills, social skills, and emotional intelligence apply to leading a tech team.Other topics include: What to do with your used production gear What churches need to do to...
Intro to House of Worship Production with Vectorworks
As houses of worship embrace modern technology to enhance their services, the demand for production tools is increasing. This article covers, first, what’s meant by “house of worship production” and “church production,” and then explores how Vectorworks can...
When Self-Confidence Turns Into an Ego Problem
Have you ever felt the power of a kick drum through a massive PA system? It’s incredible—and dangerous. The rush of moving thousands of people, whether as a musician, worship leader, or audio engineer, can quickly shift from confidence to ego if we’re not careful. It...
Our Love/Hate Relationship with Rehearsals
I have a good friend, a seasoned and well-respected worship pastor, who recently joined the staff at a fast-growing church. One of his primary goals has been to help an already talented worship team of volunteers develop into a cohesive and disciplined group, raising...
Willow Creek Leads Worship Audio Innovation with L-Acoustics L Series Professional Sound System Installation
Willow Creek Community Church, a pioneer in contemporary worship, has set the bar for audio excellence in houses of worship. In collaboration with integration partner Clark, the church recently installed a new L-Acoustics L Series loudspeaker system in its 7,200-seat...
DPA Expands Lavalier Portfolio With Introduction of 2061 Miniature Omni Mic
DPA Microphones released its new 2061 Miniature Omnidirectional Microphone, a solution intended for individuals who work with professional-level sound capture of the voice. From broadcast studios and ENG applications to theatres, event venues and houses of worship,...
Harvest Christian Fellowship Church Uses K-Array to Upgrade Outdoor Audio Performance
In September 2024, Harvest Christian Fellowship Church in Riverside, CA, began an ambitious audio upgrade to enhance its outdoor amphitheater's sound quality. After 23 years of using an older point source system, the church aimed to create a sound experience...
Above The Crowd Productions Elevates Live Event Experience with Cutting-Edge GTX Sound Systems
Rancho Cucamonga, California-based Above The Crowd Productions (ATCP) offers comprehensive audio, video, and lighting services for events across various industries. Since its inception in 2007, ATCP has evolved from a part-time DJ service into a full-scale event...
GEAR REPORT – Wired & Wireless Headset Microphones
Headset microphones are essential for energetic performances that require hands-free singing. A headset microphone is a type of microphone worn on the head, similar to a pair of headphones, but with a microphone attached near the mouth. It allows hands-free operation,...
The Importance of Training Your Tech Team
I always get a lot of questions regarding tech training for worship tech crews. I can't stress enough that training and hands-on experience will always increase your tech crew's knowledge and comfort level. Starting 2025 off with training sessions for your worship...
Unlimited Worship Chooses Waves eMo IEM Immersive In-Ear Mixing Software for eMotion LV1 Live Mixers
Yedidyah Yehezkiel, front-of-house and monitor engineer for Unlimited Worship in Jakarta (credits include Audio System Integrator at GBI Basilea Christ Cathedral, and monitor engineer for Indonesia’s Christian contemporary music artist and worship leader Franky...
The Polar Pattern Express
ALL ABOARD The Polar Pattern Express! Not the movie. 😁 Today, we will explore microphone polar patterns and examine specific applications suited to microphones with various polar pattern types. What Is A Polar Pattern? Each microphone has a polar, or pickup,...